Saturday, August 1, 2015

HooYahIt's Augustand Time to Post some August U.S. Navy SEAL and UDT historyGENERAL for August - These events are ones that I can verify the month and year that it happened; but cannot verify the exact day of the month that it happened. -August 1964- The Navy Demolition Parachute Team starts -August 1971 - Last BUD/S class graduates from Little Creek, VA. BUD/S will continue but only at NAB Coronado, CA.

August 1,2008 - NSW Operational Support Group Commands and SEAL Team Reserves re-designated as NSWG11 and SEAL Team 17 and SEAL Team 18.2015- Class 304 earn their Tridents August 2nd, 1969- UDT13 demolitions at Troung Giang River, Vietnam2006 - SEAL Marc Lee is the first SEAL KIA in IraqAugust 3, 1944 - UDTs 12, 13, 14, and 15, recon beaches at Iwo Jima and Bonin Islands. August 4th1911- date of birth of Draper Kaufman aka "the Father of Underwater Demolition Teams"1950- UDTs attempt 1st inland covert mission to bomb the railroad at Yosu, KoreaAugust 5, 1942- the first training class of OSS Maritime Operations begins August 6th1950 - Task Force 90 command (Korea) assigned two USMC companies and a UDT1 detachment and dubbed the joint package -Special Operations Group or SOG. SOG was composed of 25 UDTs and 16 Marines. The Marines would provide perimeter security and the UDTs to provide small boat and demolition expertise.2004- SEA Lt Cmdr John Dolittle swims the English Channel to honor the memory of fallen SEAL teammate -Petty Officer Neil Roberts2011 -17 SEALs and 12 NSW support personnel and 1 military working dog, KIA in helocopter crash, Afghanistan. The worst single loss of life in history of SOCOM and NAVSPECWARCOM. On this day 31 of America's bravest warriors gave their lives in defense of our freedom. To see the list of the fallen, go to this link http://www.31heroes.com/the-heroes/August 7th1969 - UDT 13 demolitions at tip of lang Dong Island, Vietnam1971- UDTs and SEALs assist in the recovery of Apollo 15 crew and capsuleAugust 8, 2011 - SEAL Admiral William McRaven assumes command of USSOCOMAugust 9- 20, 1944- Five OSS with seven UDT's in the 1st submarine launched series of reconnaissance operations from the USS Burfish. This operation was uinque because it involved the only US submarine-lauhed reconnaissance operation conducted by a UDT during the entire period of WWII. See more at this linkhttp://www.subvetpaul.com/USS-Burfhish-SS-312..htm August 10-14th, 1969 - SEALs and Australians in Operation Platypus in the RSSZ, Vietnam 1990- SOCCENT personnel arrived in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. In it, is Naval Special Warfare Task Group One. This is in preparation for Operation Desert Shield.August 11th1960 - UDTs recover a "Discover" satellite capsule, the 1st recovery of an U.S. satellite from orbit. 1969- UDT 13 demolitions at Cai Nap Canal, Vietnam1990 - SEALs of NSWTG1 set up base at Dhahran for Operation Desert Shield. August 12, 1960 - Underwater Demolition Teams and USMC Recon units suggested as resources for the development for Naval Special Warfare. August 13th1944 - 3 UDTs are taken prisoner onYap Island and shipped to a Japanese POW camp. Their remains are never recovered . See more info at http://www.missingaircrew.com/yap2.asp1950- UDTs with the USMC begin cave demolitions- Korea2008- SEALs battled terrorists during the filming of an episode of the TV show "24"August 14, 1992 - SEALs in Operation Restore Hope in SomaliaAugust 15thAugust 15 - Sept 15, 1944-Naval Combat Demolition Units from DDay landings at Utah beach participate in the landing mission in the Operation Dragoon. Operation Dragoon is the invasion of Southern France. These landings were the last amphibious operation in the European Theater of Operations.1950- 1st of night raids on Korean East Coast by UDTs and USMC1980- SEAL TEAM Six commissioned

August 161954-UDTs in Passage to Freedom Operation. This operation evacuated from Haiphong an estimated 310,000 anti- Communist Vietnamese civilians, soldiers, and non-Vietnamese members of the French Army from Communist North Vietnam to South Vietnam . This operation lasted for about 1 year. 1969- SEAL Teams and Kit Carsons take prisoners at VC indoctrination center near SEA Float, VietnamAugust 191966- The 1st SEAL KIA - Petty Officer Billy Machen in Vietnam1969- SEALs and Kit Carsons operation at VC supply route near SEA Float1990- With Saudi concurrence, SOCCENT's first coalition warfare mission was given to NSWTG1 elements which deployed to the Kuwaiti Saudi Arabian border to provide close air support and to serve as "trip wires" in case of an Iraqi invasion - Operation Desert Shield. August 21, 1990- SEALs recon beaches - Operation Desert Shield

August 241968- SEALs with PRUs destroy grenade factory, Vietnam1982 -SEALs as part of the Multinational Force sent to Lebanon to over see the withdrawal of the Palestine Liberation Organization.

August 251942 -Scout and Raider School commissioned1990- The UN authorizes use of SEALs in limited naval enforcement of sanctions in Operation Desert Shield. SEALs begin VBSS missions in the Persian Gulf.August 26 1944- UDTs conduct pre-assault beach recon for invasion at Luzon in the Philippines. August 271944- UDTs recon beaches and lead landings on Luzon Philippines.1969 - UDT 13 search and destroy missions at SE Lang Dong Island, VietnamAugust 281945- UDTs arrive in Tokyo Bay, for month long missions of search and destroy after the surrender of Japan. Missions include checking islands, beaches, and military establishments in the area. UDTs destroy mumerous midget subs, suicide boats, topedoes, large caliber guns, mines, torpedo warheads, depth charges, ammunition, small arms, and large quantities of submarine gear.

August 291945- UDT 21 were the first Naval personnel to touch the Japanese shores at Futtsu, Tokyo Bay when conducting a reconnaissance. They post "Welcome Marines" sign for Marines landing the next day. The commanding Japanese officer at the fort at the entrance of Tokyo Harbor surrenders to UDT21 commanding officer - Lt. Cmdr Clayton. Lt Cmdr Clayton accepts sword as sign of total defeat and surrender. 1965- UDTs assist in the recovery of Gemini 5 crew and capsule

August 301945- UDT 21 at Yokosuka Naval Base, Japan missions to demilitarize enemy vessels and prepare dock space for USS San Diego, aboard which surrender of the naval base would be completed. 1966- SEAL in first live man pick up in the evaluation of DASH, a drone helicopter

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St Joseph Prayer

Say This St Joseph Prayer Daily for Our Troops

Prayer to St JosephSay the following prayer.

"O Saint Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in you all my interests and desires.

O Saint Joseph, do assist me by your powerful intercession, and obtain for me from your divine Son all spiritual blessings, through Jesus Christ, Our Lord; so that, having engaged here below your heavenly power, I may offer my thanksgiving and homage to the most loving of fathers.

O Saint Joseph, I never weary contemplating you, and Jesus asleep in your arms; I dare not approach while He reposes near your heart. Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me, and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath. Saint Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen

Say for 9 consecutive mornings for anything you may desire. It has seldom been known to fail.This prayer was found in the 50th year of Our Lord Jesus Christ. In 1500’s it was dent by the Pope to Emperor Charles when he was going into battle.

Whoever reads this prayer or hears it or carries it, will never die a sudden death, nor be drowned, nor will poison take effect on them. They will not FALL into the hands of the Enemy nor be burned in any fire,nor will they be defeated in battle.

A Sailor's Creed

I am a United States Sailor, and a Warrior first. I fight under the Red, White and Blue of my Fathers and descend from the line of Jones, Decatur and Perry. In my ears rings "I have not yet begun to fight" and "Don't give up the ship", and in my veins flows Fire and Gunpowder.

I will master my profession and demand that my fellow Sailors master theirs. I will follow when led, and lead when able. I will place nothing above the welfare of my fellow Sailors, save my Mission, and no matter what my ship, squadron, station or watch, I will help deliver Defeat to the Enemy.

With Honor in my deeds, Courage in my heart, and Commitment in my hands, I will do my duty until Victory is in hand and Liberty is secure.

The Top 10 Rights Are Right Here

THE BILL OF RIGHTSAmendments 1-10 of the ConstitutionAmendment ICongress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.Amendment IIA well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms, shall not be infringed.Amendment IIINo soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law.Amendment IVThe right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized.Amendment VNo person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a grand jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the militia, when in actual service in time of war or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offense to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation.Amendment VIIn all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the state and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the assistance of counsel for his defense.Amendment VIIIn suits at common law, where the value in controversy shall exceed twenty dollars, the right of trial by jury shall be preserved, and no fact tried by a jury, shall be otherwise reexamined in any court of the United States, than according to the rules of the common law.Amendment VIIIExcessive bail shall not be required, nor excessive fines imposed, nor cruel and unusual punishments inflicted.The enumeration in the Constitution, of certain rights, shall not be construed to deny or disparage others retained by the people.Amendment XThe powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the states, are reserved to the states respectively, or to the people.